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Q. The Svetambara Jains were

  • (A) clad in white
  • (B) clad in black
  • (C) clad in red
  • (D) saffron clad
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

Svetambara is made from two Sanskrit words – Svet meaning white & Ambara meaning clothes. So, Svetambara monks are generally clad in a white attire. They believe white represents simplicity which is a must to attain liberation.

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